SchoolScoresE-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of E-ACT
Blackshaw Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6NT
01706 846474 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
236 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Oldham comparisons use the 10 of its 14 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 84% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 85% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 88 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 99% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 122 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 86% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 69% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 76 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 94% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 66% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldham. Higher than 85% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Oldham figures pool parents at the Oldham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
203 pupils in this year group.
30% — 7 points below the Oldham average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% | 37% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 38.7 | 42.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
218 pupils in this year group.
88% — 2 points below the Oldham average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 88% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 7% | 13% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 20% | 35% | 13% |
| Further education college | 53% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 88% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oldham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 221 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 152 |
| Of those, offered a place | 152 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 401 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.6% | 37.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 12.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 27.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Lower than 58% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 7.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Lower than 61% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.2% | 21.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0 | 17.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.10% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 69% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.7 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 25% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Oldham. Higher than 34% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9% | 16.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Crompton House CofE Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- E-ACT the Oldham Academy North 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Blue Coat CofE School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- Co-op Academy Strinesdale 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ellen House Secondary 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Westwood Boys School 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- The Brian Clarke CofE Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oldham Sixth Form College 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C average A level grade
- Westwood High 2.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 30% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 16 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy?
92% of the 236 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 152 families put E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy as their first choice for 221 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 152 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146316.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.